Bucks out for repeat vs. Knicks in opener of Christmas slate

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The Milwaukee Bucks began their back-to-back set against the New York Knicks by receiving a pleasantly surprising gift: Vintage Khris Middleton.

The veteran will look to build off one of his most impressive games of the season on Monday afternoon when the Bucks visit the Knicks. The contest tipsoff the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate.

Middleton collected 20 points, five